Arts

Sam visited with a local high schooler who is selling her hand-designed jewelry to raise enough money to go to Prague for ballet school. Check out this bling!

Mathew chats with Randy Offner, who plays Ludwig von Beethoven in the Station Theatre's 33 Variations.

Thom chats with Tim Broeker, director of Urbana High School's production of Little Women the Musical.

Mathew chats with Travis Hocutt, artist-in-residence at IMC Gallery.

Sam viewed the new tattoo exhibit on display at Indi Go gallery, and he brought back the photos to prove it.

Jimin talks with Urbana artist Carol Farnum about her art and experiences as an artist.

Mathew interviews Helen Estabrook, producer of the film Whiplash.

John speaks with Aaron Ammons about poetry, self-expression, and more.

Nina reviews Two Week Seduction, by Kathy Lyons.

Casey interviews Stephanie Svarz and Aaron Russell, co-creators of this weekend's holiday production by Penny Dreadful Players.

Athanasia recommends the Station's not-so-rom-com December offering.

Mathew speaks with Garth Gersten, director of Rantoul Theatre Group's Babes in Toyland.

Rachel previews CU Ballet's production of The Nutcracker.

Nina speaks with Timothy O'Neal, the director of the Station's quirky romantic farce.

Aaliyah meets up with Keith Cler, a family man and stonecutting artist who produces beauty you have to see to believe. 

Mathew reviews Death in Eden, a mystery by Paul J. Heald.

John speaks with author Ted Sanders about good writing, rich dirt, and sustained obsession (which are all actually the same thing).

Sam meets up with Gail Williams, who crafts and sells beautiful pieces of steampunk jewelry.

Jimin talks with Dena Strong and Roana Isenholt from the Society for Creative Anachronism about this Saturday's immersive medieval event.

Mathew reviews Parkland Theatre's Around the World in Eighty Days.

Sam takes you through a typical evening with the folks at the Art Party Studio where they walk you through how to paint and more.

The Champaign-Urbana Design Organization's second annual PRO SHOW will be held from November 14-25 at the Indi-Go Artist Co-Op in downtown Champaign.

John finds artistry, color, and history as he tours a fascinating exhibit at Spurlock Museum.

Aaliyah reviews the WWI-themed production that brings Krannert Center's audience to its feet.

Nina previews Around the World in Eighty Days, which opens November 14th at Parkland College Theatre.

Jeff previews the upcoming performance by this great new classical trio at Krannert Center.

Casey has a conversation with Stephanie Svarz, director of Penny Dreadful Players' The Last Days of Judas Iscariot.

Athanasia reviews Venus in Fur, currently in production at the Station Theatre.

Rachel previews this weekend's program of both beauty and brawn from Dance at Illinois.

Mathew previews Lunarcy: Blood Moon Rising, a one-night-only event coming Tuesday, November 4th, to the Station Theatre.

Mathew curates a list of books that will keep you up all (Halloween) night.

Jimin reviews The Life & Mimes (& Zombie Apocalypse) of Ripper the Clown, the newest novel by Jake Aurelian and his alter ego, Ripper the Clown.

Mathew speaks with author Jaleigh Johnson about various fantastical things.

Sam went and listened to some talented writers perform their art on the stage at Exile on Main. He took photos and recorded some of the readings for you.

Mathew chats with Gary Ambler, director of the Station's next provocative play.

John previews the October 22nd event hosted by The School for Designing a Society.

Aaliyah speaks with author Chloe Caldwell, one of the writers who will be featured on the SF/LD Books Tour at Exile On Main.

Thom takes some local theatre audiences to task as he extols the virtues of The Skin of Our Teeth, now on stage at Krannert Center.

John speaks with members of Champaign Urbana Creative Writers about their group, their process, and how to get involved.

Nina reviews The Charlatans by J.T.R. Brown.

Mathew speaks with the organizers of Champaign-Urbana Theatre Company's upcoming interactive murder-mystery.

Jeff previews Illinois Theatre's upcoming production of Thornton Wilder's “brilliant” and “incomprehensible” play The Skin of Our Teeth.

Thom reviews Polaroid Stories, now playing at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.

Sara reviews A Kid Like Jake, now playing at the Station Theatre in Urbana.

John participates in the Pygmalion Lit Fest's inaugural “lit crawl” and comes away gratified.

Mathew reviews Leading Ladies, the latest comedy romp at Parkland College Theatre.

Thom chats with director Sandra Zielinski about her production of Leading Ladies, opening October 2nd at Parkland College.

Nina speaks with Katie Prosise, director of the Station Theatre's upcoming show, A Kid Like Jake.